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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.24, 652.90 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.24, 652.90 and 175.21 is: 262.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.24 : 652.90 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.24/652.90 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.24x = 652.90 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.24x = 114,392.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,392.10/435.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.83

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